Huyton Travel bought by Tower Transit as franchising approaches
Merseyside SME operator Huyton Travel has been bought by Kelsian Group subsidiary Tower Transit. The deal brings over 30 buses…
The natural cycle of the coach industry: Will the wheel ever stop?
Like the old saying goes, as one door closes, another one opens – or alternatively, gets slammed in your face…
Coach wholesaler Norman Allen purchased by Albatross Group
Coach tour wholesaler Norman Allen Group Travel has been purchased by group tourism specialist Albatross Group after Managing Director Paul…
Tranzaura announces acquisition of Truckfile
Fleet intelligence and management software company Tranzaura Group has announced the acquisition of transport software provider Truckfile. The deal means…
Imperial Engineering appointed primary parts distributor for BYD
Imperial Engineering has been appointed as the primary distributor for BYD electric bus parts in the UK. The supplier, which…
FirstGroup purchases Irish operator Matthews Coach Hire
FirstGroup has continued its acquisition of independent coach operators with the purchase of Irish business Matthews Coach Hire, which is…
D&E Coaches chief reflects on time at operator ahead of retirement
D&E Coaches Director and co-founder Donald Mathieson (pictured) has reflected on almost 30 years of running the Inverness-based business as…
D&E Coaches to be purchased by The Highland Council
Inverness operator D&E Coaches will be purchased by The Highland Council after agreement between the two parties for a sale…
Flibco to award coach operator contract ‘soon’ for Stansted route
Airport transfer specialist Flibco expects to agree a contract with a coach operator partner “soon” to deliver a new scheduled…
Obituary: Peter O’Neill, The Kings Ferry
Peter O’Neill, founder and mastermind behind the success of highly respected and award-winning Gillingham coach operator The Kings Ferry, died…
